In a game that has the potential for a lot of runs, Ubaldo Jimenez (4-7, 6.97 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (45-30) are in San Diego to square off against Erik Johnson (0-5, 8.54 ERA) and the Padres (33-44). This is the first of a two-game series at Petco Park. The Orioles come into this series hoping to extend a five-game winning streak. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 28 and can be seen on MAS2 and FSSD.
Johnson pitched 4.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering six runs, striking out three and walking one in a 7-2 defeat to the Orioles. Jimenez went 6.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out seven and walking four in a 7-2 win over the Padres in his last outing. Manny Machado (.325, 55 Rs, 18 HRs, 44 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Orioles, going 3 for 5 Sunday with three runs and one RBI.
Notes
The Padres didn’t score any runs in their last game. The Orioles have a 4-0 record when they don’t allow any runs.
When they are outhit, the Padres are 6-31. The Orioles have a 14-23 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking first in home runs, Baltimore has hit 120 this season. San Diego ranks 19th with 81 home runs.
Ranking 25th, San Diego is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 203 this season. Baltimore ranks in the bottom half at 17th with 228.
When the Padres hit at least one home run, they are 28-17, well-matched with the Orioles who are 36-17 when hitting one or more homers.
